COMPLETE LIST of ALL 2009 RELEASES

January 1st thru December 31st: 613 Titles

NOTES: To appear on this list, a film must have played at least a one-week / regular admission engagement in either Los Angeles or New York (Manhattan) commencing during Calendar year 2009, thus qualifying it for both Golden Raspberry® and Academy Award® consideration.

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12 Rounds John Cena may be a good wrestler, but when he tried his hand at acting, it resulted in The Marine. Now, he's teamed up with hackmaker Renny Harlin for a ripoff of the psycho-playing-games-with-the-hero schtick.

2012 Roland Emmerick tries his hand at retelling the Mayan legend about the forthcoming end of the world. But, really, who cares? Especially after 10,000 B.C.

500 Days of Summer What kind of name is that? How are there 500 days in summer? Not the best sell of what looks to be another cliched romantic comedy. That is, if Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel can pull it off.

The Accidental Husband, Bandslam, Dragonball: Evolution, The Maiden Heist, Tekken, They Came from Upstairs, Whiteout, and Wild ChildAKA, films that never had a chance, yet somehow got delayed more than I can count. We have: another PG-13 romantic comedy, a ripoff of High School Musical (even down to the casting of Vanessa Hudgens as the love interest), this year's Speed Racer, a tired heist comedy, a martial arts film with its roots in video games, a ripoff of E.T. (Ashley Tisdale plays Drew Barrymoore), a thriller that was supposed to have Reese Witherspoon, and Emma Robert's follow-up to Hotel for Dogs.

All About Steve and The Proposal Skipping movies last year, Sandra Bullock returns with a double dose of PG-13 romantic comedies that no one will bother seeing.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakuelSome name. This one's gonna have the Chipmunks' long-gestating rivals, the Chipettes. Oh, by the way, Miley Cyrus does the voice for one of them. Head for the hills!

Angels and DemonsDespite the critical lashing, The Da Vinci Code made a sh*tload of money enough to warrant a prequel. Yeah, right!

ArmoredA film that should've gone straight to video, despite an ensemble cast (including Fred Ward, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Matt Dillon, and Milo Ventimiglia). The director's first name is Nimrod, by the way. 'Nuff said.

Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kittie Galore8 years ago was when the first one was released, and featured voice of a pre-Spider-Man Tobey Maguire. Who asked for seconds?

Dance FlickThe spoof movies keep coming and coming. This time, it's from the Wayans Bros., and now they're spoofing coming-of-age dance films like Save the Last Dance and Step Up. Who knows, it might be good. But I'm not holding out much hope, considering the epic fail of Little Man.

FameJust more proof that Hollywood ran out of ideas years ago. Now they're remaking a film that's already spawned countless imitators.

Fast & FuriousIt might be tempting, seeing that this film follows Paul Walker instead of Lucas Black. And he's got Vin Diesel with him too, back in the role that made him a star. But since Justin Lin directed the last miserable installment, expect more of the same.

FightingGood Lord, now they remade Never Back Down. Terrence Howard turned down to reprise his role as Rhodey for Iron Man II to do this? He should be ashamed of himself.

Final Destination: Death Trip 3DI may reneg, because David R. Ellis made the more entertaining second installment. But after killing off Ali Larter's character, there doesn't seem to be much point to keep moving forward.

Fired Up and Miss MarchUnless your name is Judd Apatow or Todd Phillips, you have no right to make an R-rated raunchfest. These films are an example.

Friday the 13th, Sorority Row, The Last House on the Left, The StepfatherMore horror remakes are coming our way. One is yet another retelling of a horror film legends, another has hot sorority chicks (and it's not called Black Christmas), another was a Wes Craven film a while back, and the next one has yet another Gossip Girl star trying his/her hand at thrillers.

G-ForceAn interesting concept. But when it's directed by the guy who brought us Kangaroo Jack and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, consider it a possible failure. Tracy Morgan needs to do R-rated fare, not family comedies!

G.I. Joe: Rise of CobraEarly word of mouth said that the trailer indicated how bad this film might be. And Stephen Sommers never made anything since the abomination that was Van Helsing. Look for this and 500 Days of Summer to be Joseph Gordon-Levitt's least successful year.

The Ghosts of Girlfriends PastMatthew McConaughey supposedly didn't learn from the mistakes of Fool's Gold. Now he's doing the romantic comedy schtick AGAIN. I can't wait to see this bomb.

Halloween 2Wait, didn't Michael Myers literally die at the end of the last one? Or wasn't that rock to the head strong enough? Whatever the case may be, Rob Zombie didn't keep the promise to do sequels, and here we are. This should've gone to DVD after the last piece-of-sh*t installment.

Hannah Montana: The Movie and 17 AgainLooky here. Disney's herd of famous, no-talent idols of the J14 generation are back. This time, it's an adaptation of some piece-of-sh*t sitcom from the Disney Channel, and a rip-off of Big. By the way, check out YouTube and search in "Anti-Disney", and you'll see reasons why you shouldn't really waste your time with either film.

The Haunting in ConnecticutLionsgate somehow hornswaggled Virginia Madsen with a cast of unknowns (including the guy who played The Flash in Smallville) to appear in their latest in their streak of dopey horror films.

He's Just Not That Into YouFresh from the epic fail of License to Wed, Ken Kwapis plans to rip off Woody Allen's brand of romantic comedy with an ensemble cast (and it's not that bad, if you ask me).

Janky PromotersIce Cube and Mike Epps team up for the first time since 2002 to rekindle some of that Friday magic missing for all this time. Here, they're playing promoters looking to get Young Jeezy (played by Young Jeezy) to appear at a big show. Will it be funny? Or will Ice Cube have another First Sunday on his hands?

Jennifer's BodyIt's got a good premise, and it has the team of Juno reuniting. But with the director of Aeon Flux behind it, perhaps the sight of Megan Fox almost nude won't be worth the bucks. How disgraceful.

The Last House on the LeftA classic from the Wes Craven library gets a facelift. This time, it has Monica Potter, returning to acting after five long years; and Sara Paxton, who probably should read scripts before taking these boneheaded projects.

Madea Goes to JailMuch like anything High School Musical and Hannah Montana, Tyler Perry is a worldwide phenomenon that doesn't play to anyone else but a fanbase that consists of people who have no taste in real movies. Obviously, it'll be forgotten because it's protected by Christianity. But, in actuality, Perry's films are training videos for future atheists. I'm Christian, but the religion is being disgraced with weepy melodrama and heavy obviousness.

Next Day AirImagine if Pineapple Express was reimagined for the BET crowd.

New in TownFrom the studio that unleashed My Best Friend's Girl comes the umpteenmillionth romantic comedy. Despite Renee Zellweggar's spirit, it isn't anything we've seen before.

New MoonI suppose this is going to be the new Saw of our generation. More proof we need this "Disney Channel Original Movie for Emos" franchise out of our lives. Glowing vampires. That's all you need to know.

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the SmithsonianThe first film, despite a modest box office, wasn't anything the crow about. I guess the producers and Shawn Levy thought differently.

ObsessedThis time, Beyonce tries a film that does not require her vocal cords. Too bad it's in a rip-off of Fatal Attraction. I thought this trend was over after swimfan.

Old DogsImagine Role Models neutered down to Walt Disney levels.

A Perfect GetawayTuristas set in Hawaii. That all you need to know?

The Pink Panther IIReally? After the critical failure of the first one, they made a second one? The good news? Kevin Kline was wise enough to turn down a chance to reprise his role of Inspector Dreyfuss. The bad? Now it's John Cleese. Once again, Peter Sellers is spinning in his grave.

Race to Witch MountainBack in 2007, The Rock tried his hand at crappy Disney family comedies with The Game Plan. Now he's doing it again, this time in a remake of a Disney classic. Will it be decent, or will Andy Fickman blow it like he did before?

Saw VINothing more needs to be said.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-LiThe posters didn't do much justice, the casting seems to be taking a hit (Chris Klein should stick to comedies), and its origins come from a video game, meaning a hacky director - Andrezj Bartkowiak - must be given the material.

The Ugly TruthKatherine Hiegl hasn't learned anything after the epic fail of 27 Dresses. Now she's paired up with Gerard Butler, who had an epic fail with P.S. I Love You. It's a match-made in hell.

The UninvitedStop me if you heard this before. A PG-13 thriller based on a Korean film that features Z-level actresses (Arielle Kebbell, with her wig from Grudge 2) mixing it up with those above their level (David Strathairn and Elizabeth Banks), and it's from the people who brought you The Ring and Disturbia.

2012This looks like "The Day After Tomorrow 2". Wake me when he makes something original and not SFX driven.

Dragonball: Evolution

America doesn't know how to adapt from anime, this will be no different.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakuelWhen you have the word "sqeak" in your title, it's not a good thing.

Angels and DemonsNo surprise this one is being made. I hope they are prepared for more Christian supporter backlash.

Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kittie GaloreWhy? Why? Why? Why?

Dance FlickAt least this one is not by Seltzerberg, so it won't be all about pop culture references, poop and being hit in the nuts jokes.

FameProof H-Wood has no soul.

Fast & FuriousReboot we don't need and didn't asked for.

FightingActually Terrence Howard was dropped from "Iron Man 2" behind his back because he was asking for too much money. Yeah, this is "Never Back Down, Part 2".

Final Destination: Death Trip 3DThis series needs to die already, like all its teenage characters.

Friday the 13th, Sorority Row, The Last House on the Left, The StepfatherHey, original horror movies suck, let's just remake older ones so they will suck, too.

G-ForceShould be animated.

G.I. Joe: Rise of CobraSee G-Force.

Halloween 2See "Friday the 13th", etc.

Hannah Montana: The Movie and 17 AgainI already expect to see these on next year's voting ballots.

He's Just Not That Into YouIf "The Women" proved one thing to us, it's that when a cast of this many big names comes together, everything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Imagine ThatEddie Murphy going for his third year in a row of Razzie movies. Eddie, please, go back to your R-rated humor.

Madea Goes to JailTyler Perry's movie of the year. Expect lots of soap opera drama and a message about how prayer will solve all of life's problems.

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the SmithsonianAnother sequel no one asked for.

ObsessedBeyonce can't act. She already has my vote for next year.

The Pink Panther IISteve Martin, please, take a step back and look at what your career has become.

Push"Jumper 2", with more diversity in superpowers.

Race to Witch MountainNow The Rock is one of Disney's recycled "talents"? What's next for him, a guest spot in "High School Musical 4"?

Saw VIPlease let this be the last one!

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-LiAs much as I like seeing Kristin Kreuk in something that is NOT "Smallville", I have the feeling this will either be a guilty pleasure, or be on par with "Dragonball".

The Ugly TruthKatherine Hiegl, don't do romance comedies unless they are done by Judd Appatow.

Your presumptions seem to be suggesting that choosing next year's Worst Picture nominees will be like finding a needle in a haystack (I know it's like that every year), but I would think it wise if you would just PULL BACK ON THE COMPLAINTS AND STOP MAKING IRRELEVENT PRESUMPTIONS!!! In other words, save your complaints for when the films actually come out and you actually see them. You guys are so uppity that the entire internet would call you a disgrace (your counterparts have already admitted they're a disgrace).

I would think it wise if you would please STOP TELLING US WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT DO ON OUR OWN FORUM!!! Thank you...

PS: We're not jumping the gun and claiming these will all be Worst Picture contenders, we're just saying they all look to be movies of sub-par quality.

Originally posted by MiguelAntilsu

Your presumptions seem to be suggesting that choosing next year's Worst Picture nominees will be like finding a needle in a haystack (I know it's like that every year), but I would think it wise if you would just PULL BACK ON THE COMPLAINTS AND STOP MAKING IRRELEVENT PRESUMPTIONS!!! In other words, save your complaints for when the films actually come out and you actually see them. You guys are so uppity that the entire internet would call you a disgrace (your counterparts have already admitted they're a disgrace).

"Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie ... but, no, no. John Hughes did not direct my life." ("Easy A", 2010)

America doesn't know how to adapt from anime, this will be no different.

What's worse is that Speed Racer was directed by the Wachowski
Brothers. These guys were part of the legendary Matrix franchise. But,
then again, even good directors have their off days (evidence A: David
Bobkin for Fred Claus, and evidence B: Doug Liman for Jumper)

Dance FlickAt least this one is not by Seltzerberg, so it won't be all about pop culture references, poop and being hit in the nuts jokes.

Provided that the Wayans can recover from Little Man.

Fast & FuriousReboot we don't need and didn't asked for.

Well, it's supposed to chronicle the events before Tokyo Drift.
But at least it has the formula that made the first two have a modicum
of charm. The other one was just to piss veiewers off (a
mustache-twirling villain, the lesson that anyone who doesn't do what
the main character does won't get laid - take that, Tyler Perry!).

Final Destination: Death Trip 3DThis series needs to die already, like all its teenage characters.

I hope this does good. David R. Ellis directed the supremely
superior part two, even though he had to kill of Ali Larter's character.

Friday the 13th, Sorority Row, The Last House on the Left, The StepfatherHey, original horror movies suck, let's just remake older ones so they will suck, too.

For Friday the 13th, Marcus
Nispel is once again providing a backstory to Jason Voorhees. They're
claiming it's not to make him sympathetic, but if you've seen The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
and everything that followed, you've seen them all. Meanwhile, TLHOTL
is Monica Potter's return to the big screen, while Stepfather teams TV
phenoms Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) and Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck).

Halloween 2See "Friday the 13th", etc.

As I said previously, in the last one, Michael Myers was killed
after Laurie Strode bashed his brains in. From what Rob Zombie says: "the
film will start directly after the end of his remake, but will be
presented through the eyes of Laurie Strode." And Myers will return.
So, I guess Zombie's going to do sequels after all. Didn't he see what
happened to John Carpenter's work?

Hannah Montana: The Movie and 17 AgainI already expect to see these on next year's voting ballots.

If only it were so. Pre-teens just gobble that sh*t up like its
ecstasy. Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron are so popular right now, if they
got nominated, there would be an uprising of Club Libby Liu (if that's
even still open) customers. I say, "Bring 'em on!" Hell, even reviewer
Brian Orndorf was appalled at Raven-Symone and Andrew Caldwell's
performances in College Road Trip and College, and some YouTubers made videos on how Walt Disney's good name is being trashed by the dopey uprising of tweens.

He's Just Not That Into YouIf
"The Women" proved one thing to us, it's that when a cast of this many
big names comes together, everything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

You can say that again.

Madea Goes to JailTyler
Perry's movie of the year. Expect lots of soap opera drama and a
message about how prayer will solve all of life's problems.

Yeah, why doesn't HeadRAZZ give forums for Perry's films. Heck,
those sitcoms are unwatchable, but somehow got popular. Well, the
reason is the fans that he has under his beck and call. And when we
call his films out on the pieces of sh*t they are, automatically, we're
racists. Unless Barack Obama is manipulated like Perry's fans, he'll
hopefully do whatever it takes to get real urban entertainment back.

ObsessedBeyonce can't act. She already has my vote for next year.

I actually thought she did good in the last Austin Powers
film. Okay, it sucked, but she easily channelled the great
blaxploitation heorines to good effect. This new film is her first
non-singing role.

Race to Witch MountainNow The Rock is one of Disney's recycled "talents"? What's next for him, a guest spot in "High School Musical 4"?

There's also another movie called A Thousand Words, starring Eddie
Murphy and it's being directed by the same director of Norbit and Meet
Dave. Honestly, why is Hollywood allow Eddie Murphy to go downhill after
Dreamgirls?

Yeah, I'm sure when Walt Disney first opened his studio, he was thinking that one day, his company would be using his good name to produce creamy, rich, tar-like stool to full the "void" that was left behind by "Saved By The Bell." As for Tyler Perry, it's not about racism, it's just that I'm against him making the same movie over and over again with the exact same message to it. And is it just me, or does anyone else think it's retarded that he preaches about Catholicism while appearing on-screen in drag -- which is a big Catholic no-no...

"Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie ... but, no, no. John Hughes did not direct my life." ("Easy A", 2010)

Yeah, I'm sure when Walt Disney first opened his studio, he was
thinking that one day, his company would be using his good name to
produce creamy, rich, tar-like stool to full the "void" that was
left behind by "Saved By The Bell." As for Tyler Perry, it's
not about racism, it's just that I'm against him making the same
movie over and over again with the exact same message to it. And
is it just me, or does anyone else think it's retarded that he
preaches about Catholicism while appearing on-screen in drag
-- which is a big Catholic no-no...

NOTE: If I fillibuster, I'm sorry. Just a precaution before I get any flame mail.

Hey, I'd like to bring up something interesting. We're not the only
ones who feel indifferent to what has happened to Walt Disney's name.
If you go to Google and search "Anti-Disney Channel", you'll find
results that lead to sites that discuss what has happened to the
company that - I sh*t you not - I grew up on.

However, I can't believe they beat up the same subjects over and over
again: Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens. Sure, they're not much to brag
about, but they are topped by Brenda Song, someone I've brought up
before, but decide to reiterate on this forum. I feel bad for whoever
had to watch The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,
because it's not the lousy jokes or the type of characters they have
(the stereotyping is absurdly dated), but Song likes to perform like
she's overdosed on Red Bull, caffeinated beverages, and the most
agonizing tween music/TV show/etc. ever known to man. I'm not a
misogonyst, but man I wish I could "Sherlock Holmes" my way into that
show and just pummel her to a bloody pulp. Even worse, the DC believes
this character is the bee's knees, as does every other poor excuse of a
tween girl, because she even has her own blog on their website.

But nothing surprises me more than finding out that Tyler Perry's films
preach nothing but Catholicism, while Perry crossdressing as Madea is a
big no-no. That's unbelieveable. The man gets away with everything,
it's crazy. And if Barack Obama endorses his films like Oprah does (for
his sake, he better have more things to concern himself with), then
I've all but lost hope in this country.

There's something about next week's films that I'm concerned about in relation to you guys:

Are you sure you want to carry on with your attack on The Pink Panther 2? Attacking a film with high anticipation would mean putting your respect in danger. The LA Times is likely to post this after your awards show concludes (unless they get wind of your protest first). He's Just Not That Into You and Push don't have as much anticipation and I agree with you on some points of those films (He's Just Not That Into You looks like a romantic comedy with a awkward twist and Push looks like a combination of Star Wars, Jumper, and Heroes), but attacking the highlight of the week next week would be like putting your respect on the line (The Movie Preview Critic did just that and lost his respect). I'll give you till it comes out to think it over.

P.S. Let me know if you change your opinion after you actually see it (you usually can't get past your first impulse).

P.P.S. By the way Michaels, that statement wasn't an order, it was a suggestion.

Look at the dopey TV spots, and tell me The Pink Panther 2 is going to meet up with anticipation. Really, there was a time when Steve Martin was funny, but then he bit off more than he could chew; he hasn't had a movie since the last Pink Panther film. Remember how bad that film was? And high anticipation for a film like this will undoubtedly mean a potential Razzie forum.

He's Just Not That Into You... I've lost respect for Scarlet Johannson after growing one hell of an egotistical streak by selling a used tissue for charity. I mean, come on! And I think I could use a little less of Drew Barrymore (her explanation about one of her dates in the TV spots gave me douche chills).

Push... Chris Evans is five times better than Hayden Christensen, but Camilla Belle is bonafide eye candy, and Dakota Fanning isn't on my A-list.

Are you sure you want to carry on with your attack on The Pink Panther 2? Attacking a film with high anticipation would mean putting your respect in danger. The LA Times is likely to post this after your awards show concludes (unless they get wind of your protest first). Attacking the highlight of the week next week would be like putting your respect on the line (The Movie Preview Critic did just that and lost his respect). I'll give you till it comes out to think it over.

Respect for the "Pink Panther 2"? WHO is respecting this movie? I'm sorry, but when I read your comments about movies and then watch a Movie Preview Critic video, between the two of you, I think the MPC knows a hell of a lot more about movies than you. It's not just how he talks about current movies, but how he talks about the history of movies, dating back all the way to the 20s and 30s and how they effected movies today, or how blockbusters of the 70s still effect the business now. Where is this anticipation for "PP2" coming from, fifth graders? What do you care if some bloggers lose "respect" for us? Weren't you the guy who joined this forum in the first place to discredit us? I've said it before and I'll say it again, Steve Martin WAS funny back in the 80s, but since then, all he does are remakes and sequels to remakes. And although they have a certain charm to them, they are not better than the originals. And if you're just writing this because you're afraid we might razz Martin, don't worry, chances are a worse movie will come along to steal his thunder and in the end, this movie will only get Worst Sequel, if anything.

What I meant was if you attack The Pink Panther 2, the news is bound to get out to the public (via the LA Times or another paper that watches you) and people are gonna lose respect for you (the same thing happened to the Movie Preview Critic). You guys have a complete disregard for the moviegoing community, no hope, no emotions, no moralities, no concept of emotion, no appreciation for cinematic achievement, and nothing to back up your consensus on some films. Besides, if it makes a lot of money and few other bad films come around (I know some I'm dreading), it'll probably get snubbed. The fact that Push looks like a combination of Star Wars, Jumper, and Heroes may make The Pink Panther 2 a little more worth seeing.

After your awards show, I will take a leave of absense and possibly leave you cautions and warnings of future films between that time and the time a true Razzie contender (something I'm almost certain will get nominated) comes around.

RESPONSE from Head RAZZberry: I hardly think we'd be "risking" anything by RAZZing PINK PANTHER 2. I personally know of no one -- movie-goer OR movie critic -- who actually liked the first Steve Martin PANTHER film enough to hope for a sequel. And compared to Peter Sellers' classic portrayal of Clouseau, Martin's is pitifully limp and unimaginative. If you're sensing that I am going to choose PP2 as next week's Worst of the Weak, you're sensing correctly.

Also, given that MiguelAntilsu started posting on this Forum with regular attacks on us, our taste in films and our integrity, I find it ironic in the extreme that he has now decided to "defend" us against attacks much like the berry ones he used to make against us...

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